Celine Dion was on Saturday to fulfil her dream of returning to the stage after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with thousands of fans from all over the world descending on the arena west of Paris. The 58-year-old French Canadian singer was to perform her first full concert in six years, marking a major milestone […]
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‘A legend’: Celine Dion poised for emotional comeback in Paris
Celine Dion was on Saturday set to make her long-awaited return to the stage in Paris after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with anticipation among fans reaching fever pitch. Just hours before she was scheduled to perform her first full concert in six years, the 58-year-old French Canadian singer greeted admirers outside her luxury […]
Gaza film, ‘irreverent’ Malkovich drama vie for Venice top prize
The Venice Film Festival gets ready to hand out its top awards Saturday after two weeks of often dark, violent programming including a chilling Israeli-made documentary about Gaza and an oddball drama starring John Malkovich.”NAZA”, which features Israeli whistleblowers analysing the mass killing of civilians in Gaza, earned a record 25-minute standing ovation at its […]
Trump asks Smithsonian to install George Washington statues, exhibition
US President Donald Trump asked the Smithsonian Institution on Friday to install statues of George Washington, in his latest bid to reshape the treasured museum and research complex. Trump, who has sought to root out what he called “woke” culture, has accused the Smithsonian — which operates 21 museums and galleries — of trying to […]
From crime to the Arctic: ultramarathoner film debuts in Toronto
Tiberiu Useriu purged the demons of a violent childhood and a youth marked by crime through grueling races over ice and snow. After nearly a decade in prison, the Romanian sought redemption on some of the world’s most extreme routes. His story is portrayed in the documentary “The Ultra Runner,” which premiered Friday at the […]
Lady Gaga welcomes first child with fiance: US media
Pop superstar Lady Gaga welcomed her first child with fiance Michael Polansky, US media reported Friday. The 40-year-old “Bad Romance” singer, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, began dating Polansky in 2020, and became engaged to the entrepreneur in 2024. A source confirmed news of the child’s birth to Page Six and People, but no […]
Venice Film Festival: A look back on the highlights
The Venice Film Festival wraps up Saturday after 10 days of world premieres, celeb-heavy red carpets and a slew of hard-hitting films that have made this year one of the most political yet. AFP looks back on some the festival’s on-screen highlights and off-screen talking points.- Star-gazing -War, moral corruption, family dysfunction and female oppression […]
Gaza film, Malkovich drama vie for Venice top prize
The Venice Film Festival hands out its top awards on Saturday after two weeks of often dark, violent programming including a chilling Israeli-made documentary about Gaza and an oddball drama starring John Malkovich.”NAZA”, which features Israeli whistleblowers analysing the mass killing of civilians in Gaza, earned a record 25-minute standing ovation at its premiere on […]
James McAvoy brings new film ‘Faith’ to Toronto fest
Scottish actor James McAvoy reflected on spirituality ahead of the world premiere of his supernatural drama “Faith” on the second day of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Friday. The film, written and directed by Paul Andrew Williams (“London to Brighton”), follows Gina (Erin Doherty), a single mother whose life intersects with Michael (McAvoy), […]